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Originally Posted by HimandMe
Cold water is not that helpful. Hot water melts the outside covering of the virus and destroys it.
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The CDC recommends using cold or warm water with soap for washing hands.
"Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap."
When and How to Wash Your Hands | Handwashing | CDC
The also say that hot water should not be used to wash hands.
"Wet hands first with water (do not use hot water)"
Hand Hygiene | FAQs | Infection Control | Division of Oral Health | CDC